25 years of the VFA: Surrender of sovereignty, increased military intervention, and grossly unequal relations by Renato M. Reyes, Jr. May 27, 2024 marks 25 years of the RP-US Visiting Forces Agreement. The VFA is the legal framework for the treatment of US military personnel “temporarily” in the Philippines for Read more…
Paninindigan returns Editorial In this era of short attention spans, fake news, disinformation, red tagging and terrorist labeling, it is crucial for the national democratic movement to be able to articulate its clear stand on the burning issues of the day and its alternative program for a truly sovereign, independent Read more…
2023: the year of the people’s pushback By Raymond Palatino From transport strikes to solidarity actions, Filipinos defied state-imposed restrictions and harassment by authorities in 2023 to assert the people’s struggle for genuine freedom, justice, and democracy. After the lifting of the pandemic lockdown, extractive activities resumed with a vengeance Read more…
National Security Policy 2023: Ambitious, Deceptive and Repressive Renato M. Reyes, Jr. President, BAYAN Like its predecessors, the current Philippine National Security Policy is intended to promote the core interests of the ruling elite and preserve the oppressive status quo, while outlining how the State plans to address threats to Read more…
Renato M. Reyes, Jr. President, BAYAN June 7, 2023 The Marcos regime has welcomed increased US intervention in Philippine foreign and domestic policy, using China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea as justification. The new Bilateral Security Guidelines between the US and the Philippines released in May this year, Read more…
Communique of the 10th National Congress of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan April 15, 2023 Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) held its 10th Congress on April 13-15 at the International Center of Public Administration in UP Diliman under the theme of “Sulong Bayan! Ibayong magpalakas at makibaka para sa pambansang demokrasya!” Bayan was Read more…
Inaanyayahan ang lahat sa isang mahalagang pag-aaral at talakayan hinggil sa 2023 Balikatan Exercises na magbubukas sa ika-11 ng Abril. Taon-taong pinapasok ng malaking bilang ng mga tropang military ng Estados Unidos ang Pilipinas. Sa kabila ng makasaysayang pagpapatalsik sa mga base military noong Setyembre 1991, ginawang lehitimo muli ang Read more…
Presentation of Atty. Edre Olalio last February 8, 2023 on Peace Negotiations or Terrorist Designation? A forum on the current stumbling blocks to a lasting peace. The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) describes itself as the “political authority representing the people and organized political forces that are waging Read more…
Presentation of Prof. Roland G. Simbulan during the Webinar on Countercurrents: Foreign Policies and the Anti-Imperialist Struggle last February 4, 2023. Year 2023, marks the 502 years since the Spanish empire planted its flag on our islands. Named after Spain’s King Philip II, we became its colony for the next Read more…
A forum on the current stumbling blocks to a lasting peace On February 8, 2023, BAYAN will host a forum to discuss the crucial topic of how to attain a just and lasting peace in the wake of the decades-long armed conflict between the Philippine government and the revolutionary forces Read more…